Travel RN MedSurg/Telemetry/Orthopedics
hace 3 días
Charlotte
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 05/11/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: May 11, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Work in a MedSurg/Tele/Ortho unit (7 North/South) within a 207-licensed-bed hospital that is a designated Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center, • Home unit assignment is determined on the first day of orientation, • Patient population includes general medical overflow and surgical patients such as total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders), spinal surgeries (laminectomies, discectomies, fusions), and other orthopedic procedures, • RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with critical surge ratios up to 1:7–8, • 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week, • Every other weekend rotation required, • No on-call responsibilities, • Floating is required within scope of practice to all facilities within the assigned region, which may include multiple hospital campuses, • EMR: Epic, • IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: PhilipsRequirements, • Active NC or compact RN license required, • Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), • Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year, • Orthopedic experience and familiarity with spinal precautions required for the 7N/S Ortho unit, • Proficiency in general Med/Tele skills including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley catheters, etc.), • Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF, • One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration, • Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for considerationAdditional Information, • Candidate's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted, • Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year after working in a permanent position to be eligible, • First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered, • Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental training, • Department support includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team (11 AM–7 PM and 11 PM–7 AM), resource nurse (as staffing allows), respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist coverage, • Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays, • Up to 6 days of non-holiday RTO may be approved; hours must be made up at the end of the contract if contracted hours are not met, • Scrub color: Navy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.